Description
This creamy whipped feta dip balances salty cheese with honey and lemon for a smooth, flavorful appetizer. Made with Greek yogurt and olive oil instead of cream cheese, it’s light, tangy, and perfect for dipping or spreading.
Ingredients
6 oz block feta cheese
½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons honey, plus more for serving
¼ cup chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Add the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and honey to a food processor.
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Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
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Transfer the dip to a shallow bowl.
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Drizzle with additional honey and top with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Use the best-quality ingredients possible for optimal flavor.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt provides the creamiest texture.
- A high-powered food processor works best, though the dip may retain slight graininess due to the nature of feta.
- For an ultra-smooth finish, pass the dip through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Adjust thickness by adding more olive oil to thin or more feta to thicken.
- Add spice by blending in chili flakes or mild chili paste.
- Avoid over-blending to prevent the dip from becoming too loose.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min